Installed the X51 intake over this past weekend. Took me longer than I thought to get it in. Getting the alternator out wasn't too difficult, but getting it back in was a major PITA. Cutting the decklid for the second intake tube was fairly easy since it was on the aerokit decklid which is fiberglass. Just thought I would share some pics I took of the finished result.

Matt

 

Agreed, I detailed a Targa with the X51 intake and it was gorgeous!

Nice mod,
Brendan

 

Thanks!

 

Outstanding...I know who will be helping me install mine now Since we are local...

Gave you a little lovin as well...

Dave

 

Be glad to help, I'll let you cut the decklid though

Thanks for the love. We need to set up a cruise. Seems like there are a few who are interested.

 

Nicest intake for sure. Very nice.

 

How does it sound? Any performance gains with this mod? Is this an OEM intake? I have been looking into intakes and a couple of aftermarket/performance shops have told me to stick with the original and not to modify the stock intake. Strange advice coming from 2 reputable performance shops!

Jon

 

Just beautiful. A work of art and function.

 

What method did you use to connect the larger X-51 intake hose to the smaller non X-51 throttle body? I'd like to do this mod to my car, but I'm not sure of the best way to achieve this

Thanks

 

Thanks Ed!

 

Sounds similar to when I had my EVOMS installed, but then again I have AWE cats and PSE so it's hard to tell. I doubt any performance gains hence the title "engine art" and it is OEM.

 

Thanks!


I purchased the kit from Suncoast and they supply a pice of silicone tubing to act as a spacer between the smaller throttle body and tubing. I have heard some have used a Hoover vacuum belt to take up the space as well. You could also just swap to the larger throttle body.

 

Looks awesome! I'm loving my EVO Intake as well. Glad to see we're both satisfied customers!

 

that is exactly what I wish I saw when I opened my engine bay. I am just not willing to pay the price in labor and parts to do it! Thanks for sharing your engine ****!

 

I agree - I would like to do that and the X-51 headers. Probably difficult to answer, but about how much could I expect labor to be to install? I have a feeling my dealer might be reluctant to do it. I'm not much of a DIY'er, but I would be willing to help (hinder) a friend who can do this sort of thing. Depending on how much trouble I am, I would know how much hazardous duty pay to offer him.